iOS devices are filled with accessibility features like these, aimed at helping people who are deaf or hard of hearing use their devices:
Hearing aids
Hear phone calls and other audio more clearly on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch with Made for iPhone hearing aids. After you pair your hearing aid, you can control it with your iOS device.
Live Listen
Use Live Listen, a feature that turns your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch into a remote microphone that sends sound from your environment to your Made for iPhone hearing aids or your AirPods.
Visual alerts
The LED flash on your iPhone or iPad Pro can blink when your device is locked and you receive a notification. This can be useful if you don't want to miss a notification while your device is locked.
RTT calls
Real-time text (RTT) phone calls provide instant transmission of a message as you compose it. Transcripts are saved in the call history of the Phone app, and you can upgrade a regular call to RTT.
FaceTime video calls
Every iOS device comes with FaceTime, so you can have video calls with other iOS users wherever they are. And FaceTime's high-quality video and fast frame rate make it ideal for communicating with sign language.
Video subtitles
Some video content from the iTunes Store includes alternative audio languages or other accessibility features such as closed captions (CC) and subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing (SDH).
Learn more
- Find an overview of Apple's approach to accessibility, including stories of people who use Apple products to do amazing things.
- Get accessibility support for all Apple devices.
- Today at Apple sessions help you do more with the products you love. You can find sessions that explore the features of iPhone, iPad, and Mac that assist those who are hard of hearing, and teach you how to communicate with FaceTime, Messages, and video recordings on Photo Booth.
- Need more help with accessibility features? Contact Apple Support.